Nutrition Sciences at University of Connecticut-Stamford
Stamford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
28
Optimistic
28
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,575/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Large (58,000 openings/yr)
ROI
8.3x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Nutrition Sciences graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $585K | $577K | $528K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.4x | 8.3x | 7.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.6x | 3.6x | 3.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 52% | 47% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 28 | 28 | 29 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$69,888
Out-of-state: $160,560 (3.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,603
11.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,730
98% growth from Year 1
About University of Connecticut-Stamford
University of Connecticut-Stamford accepts 80% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 2,177 students in Stamford, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Connecticut-Stamford's Nutrition Sciences program score?
This program scores 28/100 — on the lower end for Nutrition Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Nutrition Sciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Nutrition Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 44% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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